Darren Anthony: NSI inspired me to be become a better storyteller
December 30, 2020
Darren completed his Totally Television training earlier this year and is already in development with CBC on his show, Dwayne Has Issues.
Jeffrey St. Jules: NSI helped me learn how to navigate the Canadian film industry
December 26, 2020
Jeffrey’s Features First film, Bang Bang Baby, was fully produced in 2014 and won the award for best Canadian first feature film at TIFF.
Todd McCauley: NSI Features First was a welcoming environment where all participants were seen as equal
December 25, 2020
Todd’s Features First film, SuperGrid, went on to receive the award for best feature film at the Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards.
Sandi Somers: NSI helped develop my confidence as a screenwriter
December 24, 2020
Sandi’s NSI Features First film, Hailey Rose, is slated to begin production in spring 2021.
John Barnard: NSI was instrumental in helping me find my own filmmaking path
December 22, 2020
Director and co-founder of Farpoint Films, John says NSI equipped him with knowledge and understanding of the film industry.
Marlene Kendall, NSI board chair: NSI provides high-quality training to underrepresented and diverse participants
December 21, 2020
Marlene is inspired by the courage NSI students have in telling their stories.
David Ray: With NSI, I felt like anything was possible
December 18, 2020
David directed his NSI Features First film, Fetching Cody, in 2005. His NSI Totally Television show, The Last Nation, is currently in development with CTV.
Gemma Holdway: I’ve been a full-time writer ever since my NSI Totally Television training
December 17, 2020
Gemma was given the tools to improve her project and challenge herself to take her work to the next level.
Brad Pelman: NSI’s impact can be seen throughout the industry
December 16, 2020
Brad, vice-chair of the NSI Board of Directors, marvels at the amazing work created by alumni.
Alex Bailey: NSI IndigiDocs provided a supportive community that valued my independent voice
December 15, 2020
Alex’s film, êmîcêtôsêt: Many Bloodlines, has been celebrated at film festivals across North America. Most recently, it was named as one of Canada’s Top Ten Shorts of 2020 at TIFF.
Robert Cuffley: my career started with NSI believing in me
December 14, 2020
Robert participated in NSI’s inaugural Features First program which led to directing his first film and gaining confidence to move his career forward.
Erica Daniels: once you join the NSI family, they will always be cheering you on
December 11, 2020
CBC New Indigenous Voices grad and current NSI IndigiDocs participant, Erica, believes NSI helped her get her foot in the door early on in her career.
